Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Nhs View All Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Clinical supervision

Peer support

Job summary

NHS Sutton is seeking 3 Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join a friendly Children’s SLT team on a fixed-term 5-month basis. You will manage paediatric caseloads, deliver assessments and therapy, and write reports while working with families and a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers clinical supervision, peer support and a collaborative environment with opportunities to improve access to assessment and intervention for children. Fixed-term until 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Postgraduate dysphagia training at foundation level and working towards Proficient level.

Responsibilities

• To independently manage a caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs.
• To assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based intervention for children presenting with a range of communication difficulties.
• To deliver individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.
• To develop and implement clear and effective care plans based on assessment findings.
• To provide written reports, recommendations and therapy targets in accordance with professional and local standards.
• To monitor, review and evaluate intervention using appropriate outcome measures.
• To provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
• To communicate complex clinical information in a clear and sensitive manner.
• To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• To maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.

Skills

Paediatric SLT

Dysphagia

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate dysphagia training

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

We are seeking 3 motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy team on a 5-month fixed-term basis. These additional posts have been created to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve access to assessment and intervention for children in Sutton. You will manage a varied paediatric caseload, carrying out assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, writing reports and working closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues. The majority of the caseload will involve preschool and primary-aged children with speech, language and communication needs. This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with experience in paediatrics who enjoy direct clinical work and want to make a tangible impact by helping children access support sooner. In return, we offer regular clinical supervision and peer support along with the chance to work within a welcoming and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality care. If you are organised, flexible and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you. These posts are offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a transformation project to reduce wait times within the service. The funding for these roles is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. These posts will end when the fixed-term period expires (31 March 2027).

• To independently manage a caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs.
• To assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based intervention for children presenting with a range of communication difficulties.
• To deliver individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.
• To develop and implement clear and effective care plans based on assessment findings.
• To provide written reports, recommendations and therapy targets in accordance with professional and local standards.
• To monitor, review and evaluate intervention using appropriate outcome measures.
• To provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
• To communicate complex clinical information in a clear and sensitive manner.
• To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• To maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.

About us Why join us?

This role gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence with the support of a close-knit team. We'll support you with:

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in service training and peer supervision.
• Clinical supervision
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

Education/Qualification Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Postgraduate dysphagia training at foundation level and working towards Proficient level

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration specialist education
• Evidence of attendance at short courses to develop specialist skills
• Evidence of additional training in use of high tech AAC
• Registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience Essential

• specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric SLT including dysphagia, communication for under 5 and high tech AAC
• Experience of working with children and young people with eating and drinking difficulties, complex needs and those requiring an AAC approach
• Knowledge/experience in the use of evidence based assessment and treatment approaches and practices Evidence of effective multi-agency work
• Evidence of use of prioritisation, clinical risk assessments and outcome measures

Desirable

• Experience in setting up new projects/initiatives

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential

• Good knowledge of AAC devices appropriate for this population
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of dysphagia to enable appropriate clinical decision making and management of risk
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Good organisation/time management skills

Other Relevant Requirements Essential

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multidisciplinary and multiagency approach
• Evidence of own self development through appraisal, CPD and portfolio
• Ability to support and develop other team members

  Desirable

  • Membership of relevant specialist groups

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualification Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Postgraduate dysphagia training at foundation level and working towards Proficient level

  Desirable

  • Relevant post-registration specialist education
  • Evidence of attendance at short courses to develop specialist skills
  • Evidence of additional training in use of high tech AAC
  • Registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

  Experience Essential

  • specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric SLT including dysphagia, communication for under 5 and high tech AAC
  • Experience of working with children and young people with eating and drinking difficulties, complex needs and those requiring an AAC approach
  • Knowledge/experience in the use of evidence based assessment and treatment approaches and practices Evidence of effective multi-agency work
  • Evidence of use of prioritisation, clinical risk assessments and outcome measures

  Desirable

  • Experience in setting up new projects/initiatives

  Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential

  • Good knowledge of AAC devices appropriate for this population
  • Specialist knowledge and understanding of dysphagia to enable appropriate clinical decision making and management of risk
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
  • Good organisation/time management skills

  Other Relevant Requirements Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multidisciplinary and multiagency approach
  • Evidence of own self development through appraisal, CPD and portfolio
  • Ability to support and develop other team members

  Desirable

  • Membership of relevant specialist groups